How To Fix FM018 - There are no dunning runs available

FM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There are no dunning runs available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM018 - There are no dunning runs available ?

  The SAP error message FM018, which states "There are no dunning runs available," typically occurs in the context of the dunning process in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system cannot find any dunning runs that meet the criteria specified for the dunning process.
  Causes:
  
  No Dunning Runs Created: The most common cause is that no dunning runs have been created for the specified selection criteria (e.g., company code, dunning area, etc.).
  Dunning Run Not Completed: The dunning run may have been created but not completed or not executed properly.
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria used to search for dunning runs may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  Dunning Area Configuration: The dunning area may not be properly configured or may not have any items eligible for dunning.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect customer account information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create a Dunning Run: If no dunning runs